Today, the three following modern Chinese thinkers and social activists, came to the Qianfeng Hermitage in Beijing, to discuss Daoist methodology, and different experiences of helping and healing others throughout China, whilst being formally accepted as Qianfeng disciples. Present was the medical expert Feng Dong (冯东) Chairman of the National Zhihai Biological Engineering Committee, the academic Professor Qu Bingjun (曲炳君) of Qinghua University, and Daoist priest Jiang Song (姜松) of the Spiritual Daoist Threshold Temple (道教槛院 – Dao Jiao Kan Yuan) situated in Fengcheng, Liaoning province.

Feng Dong (冯东) Chairman of the National Zhihai Biological Engineering Committee, has more than ten years in practising Daoist techniques, and possesses an extraordinary understanding of yin-yang methodology. Furthermore, regardless of the political ideology or educational background of these people, all possessed an open and enquiring mind that respected the ancient science of Daoism as manifested in the modern world, and the wisdom such a ‘science’ represents. Chairman Feng Dong, for instance, although an official in the Beijing central health system (specialising in the treatment and support of deaf-mute children), has spoken very highly of Daoist practice. His insistence has led to the Beijing Authorities acknowledging and supporting Daoist methodology within the broader schematic of modern treatments for deaf-mute children. Moreover, since gaining this official support, Feng Dong has travelled all over China as part of the National Health System (which provides comprehensive and free treatment to all Chinese citizens), and has applied certain Daoist techniques to the treatment of deaf-mute children. The government of China fully supports this approach as part of its duty to retain good health and happiness throughout the country. Feng Dong said that as a medical expert, he humbly uses all methods at his disposal to relieve suffering and illness throughout the population of China.

Professor Qu Bingjun is a research assistant at Qinghua University, and his character is kind and honest. Over the past few years he has strived to understand the historical roots and methodology of Chinese Daoism, Confucian culture and the classical works, as a means to gain an understanding of the five thousand years of Chinese scientific development. Through all the different dynasties, this natural science has continued to develop without a break, gaining genuine knowledge and wisdom whilst rejecting all error.

Daoist priest Jiang Song (姜松) is a teacher at the Spiritual Daoist Threshold Temple (道教槛院 – Dao Jiao Kan Yuan) and stated that in recent decades, the local government of Fengcheng (Liaoning province) has actively promoted and supported traditional Daoist practice. This pattern has been repeated all over China, and is an official policy administered by the government’s Department of Religion. This ancient science, when applied correctly by the individual practitioner, builds virtue and generates wisdom. This is why it is so useful and important to the culture of China, and the culture of the world.

All agreed that today, China has thrown-off the shame of (imperialist) subjugation, and has become a world power in its own right. Although certain others may spend their time unnecessarily ‘concerned’ about China’s growth and ascendency, it is important that China never partakes in this kind of negativity, but remains forever open and receptive to all differences, and be perfectly willing to share its ancient and peaceful culture with others. Without the guidance of the Communist Party of China, China would not be independent, wealthy or technologically advanced. If the Chinese people had not removed the destructive foreign influences from within China, Chinese culture would have been destroyed. If it were not for the Communist Party of China building a strong economy and protecting the environment, we would not even be able to speak about Chinese culture today. As a consequence, the Chinese government recognises that traditional Daoist methodology is a science built-up over thousands of years, which builds health and prolongs life. As leading a virtuous lifestyle is the foundation of such a methodology, Daoist practice helps to maintain peace and tranquillity throughout society - this is its greatest strength.

It was finally agreed that it was important to preserve and protect Chinese Daoist practice in China, and to share this ancient wisdom with the peoples of the world without exception, as a means of emphasising peace, compassion and wisdom across the globe.